Full-Time Secretary

Full-Time Secretary

Center for Student Legal Services (CSLS) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) prepaid legal services program dedicated to providing legal information, advice, representation and mediation to Ohio University students at the Athens campus. CSLS is funded entirely by student enrollment in our program. Students can choose to enroll in the program as an option on their semester tuition bill for a current cost of $15 per semester. The Center provides Ohio University students with a wide range of legal services and offers students legal representation for issues that are tried in Athens County courts. Cases are always managed by a licensed attorney and never by pre-law students, interns or the administrative office staff.

Position Summary: To provide professional customer services to clients and administrative support to other staff members.

Provider general administrative support (e.g. answering the telephone, taking messages, scheduling appointments, answering emails, copying, faxing, mailing, and maintaining files). Perform basic court filings as needed. Prepare documents from notes into correspondences and simple pleadings. Collect, sort, distribute and prepare mail, messages or courier deliveries. Transmit information or documents to clients and other staff members timely.

Communicate respectfully with clients and other employees. Maintain confidentiality of all client information, passwords to websites (e.g. email) and other sensitive and confidential information.

Work assigned scheduled, exhibit regular and predictable attendance. Perform other related duties as required.

Education: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent degree required

Experience: Previous administrative support in an office environment strongly preferred.

Other Requirements: Typing skills test (5 minutes) with average 60 wpm. ( Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite. Skilled in internal and external customer service, and competency in English grammar and composition. Abilities to: work quickly, efficiently, and independently; multi-task; prioritize; be detail-oriented; meet deadlines in a pressured situation; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; problem solve; operate a computer, copier, and printer; read and write competently in English. Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.

Other Details:
Hours offered: M-F, 8:30am-3:30pm (60 minute daily lunch) 35 hours/week

Compensation/Benefits:

• $16.00/hour
• QSEHRA of $6,450.00 yearly (
• Generous sick/vacation accrual policy with 3 personal days in addition to 12 paid holidays.
• PTO payout up to 14 days per fiscal year.
• Life insurance policy ($50,000) with AD&D coverage.
• Paid parking uptown.

To Apply:

Submit resume with references and typing skills certificate to "[email protected]"

Posting will remain open until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person